NHWF Original Proposal

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Po i n ts o fi n te re st:

Summary 2

The Foundation 3

The Man 4

The Machine 6

SponsorshipProposal 8

The Future 10

Fast Facts:

CONFIDENTIAL

Never in the field of human conflict

was so much owed by so many to so few.

- Winston Churchill, August 20, 1940

SPITFIRE Mk. Vb BL628Marion

National HeritageWarbird Foundation

Gravesend, UK, 1942

Make: Supermarine Spitfire

Model: Mark Vb

erial: BL628

Call Letters: YOD

Name: Marion

Construction: CBAF 1660

quadron: 401, 308, 167, 610, RN

Remains located: 1977, St. Merryn, UK

Asking Price: $3,000,000.00 USD


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SPITFIRE Mk. VbPage 4

MarionUsing an awarded free

telephone call, Scottydecided to call achildhood friend situatedin Halifax Marion.Marion and Scottyattended the Halifax

Academy together priorto Scotty entering theRCAF. On her way intoschool, Marion wouldstop by Scottys house

and the pair would walkto school together. Thefollowing day, afterspeaking with Marion onthe telephone, Scottyfound the name Marionpainted down thefuselage of his Spitfire.His ground crew hadcaught wind of thetelephone call and taken

the liberty to name hismount.

The MachineSupermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb BL628 Marion

In the winter of 194

Spitfire Mk Vb, RoyaForce number Brolled out of the factory doors at CBromwich in pricondition and insigcant among the mbefore and the many were to follow. B was a Mark Vb Spone of a batch of

ordered from the Castle Bromwich factory at a cost of 25,000 each.first step into the air was the test flight with one of the pilots under thetrol of Alex Henshaw and the Works Management at the small airfield

The Battle of Britain was over and the RAF had settled into offensive over France, pushing home attacks on the infrastructure of the occupforces in France, Holland and Belgium.

The Canadians had been in England from the start. Like true Colonthey were energetic and confident that with the right equipment they h

role to play. 401 Squadron (previously 1 Squadron RCAF) received Bas one of the replacements for the ageing Hurricanes that were battle wafter the long defensive battles of 1940 and 1941.

BL628 was a cannon and machine gun armed version of the famous fiand had close blood ties with the original Spitfire prototype that flewthe first time in 1936. Powered by the 1470 hp Rolls Royce Merlin 4gine, it was a vast improvement over the Merlin III fitted to the MaSpitfires. The Mk V Spitfires reached a top speed of 572km/hr. at 60

A total of 6479 Mk Vs were built

out of overall production of22,000 Spitfires.

No one knew how long andsignificant a role BL628 wouldplay in the war and in the livesof many. Serving in five activeRAF squadrons in 1942 until re-tired very used, BL628 wassold to the Royal Navy fortraining. The problems en-

countered in manufacturing the


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Recipient of the

Dist inguished Fly ing Cross

In September 1942, George

Bremnar Scotty Murray

was awarded the Distin-

guished Flying Cross at

Buckingham Palace by King

George VI.

The citation on which this

award was made read as

follows :

Pilot Officer Murray has

carried out numerous sorties.

He is an excellent leader

whose resource and skill in

action have proved inspiring.

He has set a praiseworthy

example to others.

The Distinguished Flying

Cross is a military decoration

awarded to personnel of the

United Kingdoms Royal Air

Force and other Common-

wealth countries, for an act

or acts of valor, courage ordevotion to duty whilst flying

in active operations against

the enemy.

The ManGeorge Bremnar Scotty Murray, DFC

G.B. Scotty Murray was born on 2 December 19in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Scotty moved with family from Winnipeg to Montreal and ultimatelyHalifax, Nova Scotia. Even though his life lodream was to become a doctor, Scotty enlisted in RCAF after graduating from the Halifax AcademOn the application to the RCAF, prospective apcants were asked to list their top three aircraft tythey would like to fly and Scotty wrote fighter pifighter pilot, fighter pilot Precisely what he becam

On 30 January 1941, Scotty began his flighttraining on the venerable Tiger Moth at No.16 Edmonton Flight Training School. TheTiger Moth was a biplane training aircraftused by the RCAF to train new pilots. In April, 1941 Scotty transitioned to Harvardaircraft at No.11 Saskatchewan Flight Train-ing School after obtaining his wings. On 3

July 1941, Scotty successfully completed hisHarvard training.

Scotty almost didnt make it to the war because of his cockiness duritraining. Always wanting to show off for the boys, Scotty flew his aircron knifes edge between a pair of grain silos at a local farm. The farmcomplained and a superior wanted to kick him out of the RCAF. Anoth

superior intervened, stating Scotty was exacthe type of pilot the RCAF needed. And he wright.

Scotty traveled overseas to England in Augu1941 and began operational training at #Operational Training Unit and began trainion Spitfire Is on 27 August 1941. After succefully completing his Spitfire training, he wposted to RCAF 401 Squadron based out Wellingore, Lincolnshire where he finentered the war.On the 2 April 1942, Scotty finally met MarioBL628 and took her for her first flight.


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I was Red 4 flying at 20,000 fabout 15 miles west of Le Hav

where Wing Commander Rank

Red 1, spotted enemy aircr

below and to the north. We di

and the section split up in tw

line abreast, Red 3 and 4 be

nearer the French coastline. T

section of two aircraft turned

the right on the tail of the F

190.

I was leading on the starbo

side of the section and noticed

Red 2 aircraft, Barwell, firing

enemy aircraft, after which

other members of the sect

broke away. I continued ch

alone until enemy aircraft reach

the coastline at which time ran

had closed to 500 yds at 3000

4000 ft.

I opened fire delivering a t

second cannon burst closing

approximately 400 yards. A

fired, a sudden burst of th

black smoke poured from enemy aircrafts wing roo

increasing in volume. I th

broke away because I fou

myself alone just offshore of

enemy coastline. I climbed a

rejoined Red 3 whom I noti

had covered me during

attack. - G.B. Murray recoun

FW 190 encounter.

n his pilot logbook he wrote 1st flight in my new Spitfire. O.K. As the warwaged on, operational needs required faster and more nimble Spitfires inrder to keep up with advancements in German aircraft. Delays in produc-ion of more advanced Spitfires resulted in a temporary expedient where

Mk III Spitfires were fitted with the Merlin 45 engine and the Mk V Spitfire

was born. BL628 was one such Spitfire.

cotty flew Marion from the 2 April 1942 until his last flight with her onhe 31 July 1942 where he took her up one last time for a local flight. Afterhis flight he went to Martlesham, UK for a weeks rest and when he re-urned, the squadrons new Mk IX Spitfires had arrived. All told, Scotty flewMarion on 98 sorties for a total of 99 hours and 40 minutes the most ofny pilot that flew her. Although the new Mk IX Spitfires were superior tohe Mk Vs, Marion remained his favorite Spitfire.

cotty had many escapades during the war. some quite harrowing. Scotty

ad to bail out twice, once while he was on fire. As a result he was awardedhe ruby-eyed silkworm pin. The silkworm pins were handed out to pilotswho bailed out of their aircraft and survived. A diamond eye denoted a bail

ut from being shot down, a red eye denoted bailing out while their aircraftwas on fire and a blue eye denoted bailing out into water.

cotty became a very accomplished and well respected Spitfire pilot as thewar continued. Scotty was promoted to Pilot Officer and ultimately to

Flight Lieutenant. In September 1942, he was awarded the DistinguishedFlying Cross (see sidebar). By the end of the war he was also the recipient ofhe 1939 Star, the Air Crew Europe Star, the Defence Medal and the War

Medal.

On 28 June 1944, Scotty flew in active duty for the last time. The squadronwas bounced by FW 190s and Scotty was hit causing him to bail out behindnemy lines. He spent two months behind enemy lines and was finally ableo cross the enemy line where he met up with an American patrol. After hisscape he joined #124 Ferry Squadron where he ferried aircraft in the UKnd Canada.

All told, Scotty flew Spitfires for an astounding 828 hrs while on operationaluty during World War II for a total of 239 sorties during two and a halfours of duty.

After leaving the war, Scotty and two other Spitfire pilots started a nightlub but eventually sold it when he joined the Canada Life Assurance com-any in the early 1950s. Scotty married Elaine Cummings and had 4 chil-ren Pam (deceased), Rick, Lynn and Scott. Scotty was promoted toranch manager and ultimately retired from Canada Life where he moved to

Kingsville, Ontario to be close to his family.

On 19 June 2005, Scotty passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.


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Sponsorship Proposal

Fast Facts:

Purchase Price :$ 3,000,000.00 USD

Operational Cost / Hr :$3,000.00

Estimated YearlyOperational Cost :$40,000.00 -$70,000.00

Estimated InsuranceCost / Yr :$ 25,000.00

Estimated AdministrativeCosts / Yr :$100,000.00

The Foundation is currently seeking sponsorship capital for two objectivthe purchase of BL628 and the mobile museum, as well as continuoperating capital for BL628.

Initial Pur chase

The Foundation is seeking Initial Purchase sponsorship funding totalinmillion dollars CDN. This funding will go to the purchase of BLMarion including its shipping fees to Canada, import customs feregistration of the aircraft in Canada and insurance. Also with this inistart up capital, the Foundation will construct a hangar to properly hothe Spitfire and administrative offices of the Foundation. The Foundatiohangar will be located at the Parry Sound Municipal Airport (CNK4) loca just south of the Town of Parry Sound, Ontario. This initial sponsor

fundraising drive will also allow the Foundation to purchase the equipmneeded for the mobile museum. Please read The Future page for mdetails on the mobile museum.

Continuing Relationships

The Foundation is also seeking long term partnerships with private acorporate sponsors who are willing to assist with the ongoing coassociated with the maintenance and administration of the Spitfire amobile museum. The operational cost of the Spitfire is $3,000.00 CDhour with an estimated yearly operational cost between $40,000.00 a

$70,000.00, dependent on how active the Spitfire is at airshows and otvenues.

Sponsor ship Levels

The Foundation has created multiple sponsorship levels depending on donation amount to the Foundation. For being a part of our project,value your contribution and will show our appreciation in a number of wdepending on your sponsorship level. All sponsors will receive a tax recefor their donation.

Promotion of our corporate sponsors will be of paramount importancethe Foundation. As new promotional opportunities arise, the Foundat will ensure appropriate exposure for our sponsors. We will be forindebted to our sponsors for making our proposal become a reality.

TITLE SPONSORDonation of $1 million to $4 million.

PLATINUM SPONSOR Donation between $200,000.00 to $999,999.99

GOLD SPONSOR Donation between $100,000.00 to $199,999.99

SILVERSPONSOR Donation between $50,000.00 to $99,999.99

BRONZE SPONSOR Donation between $1.00 to $49,999.99


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Fact:The National Herit Warbird Foundation focus on buildirelationships with industry organizatioand personnel committo the restoration apreservation of histor

R C A F d o c u m e naircraft, artifacts, aother memorabilia

TITLE SPONSORSHIP

Corporate logo will be prominently displayed on the exterior of the mobile flight simulatoras well as the mobile museum.

30 second rotating advertising spot on museum interior digital display.

Corporate logo will be displayed on all outgoing correspondence from the Foundation.

Corporate logo will be displayed on the Foundations main page of website.

Corporate logo to be displayed on Foundation t-shirts sold at the venue.

Corporate name will appear on Our Sponsors display board displayed beside the Spitfirewhile on static display.

Advertising on Aviation.ca, Blue Sky Gear, Pilotsupply.ca and the Foundations website.

Corporate name to be displayed on Sponsor Thank-you display board in the Museum

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Corporate logo will be displayed on the exterior of the mobile flight simulator as well as themobile museum.

Corporate logo to be displayed at the end of the flight simulator ride

Corporate logo to be displayed on Our Sponsors page of the Foundation website.

Corporate logo to be displayed on Foundation t-shirts sold at the venue.

Aviation.ca and the Foundation will match website advertising space to the sponsorsdonation amount.

Corporate name to be displayed on Sponsor Thank-you display board in the Museum

GOLD SPONSORS

Corporate name will appear at the end of the flight simulator ride.

Corporate name will appear on Our Sponsors display board displayed beside the Spitfirewhile on static display.

Corporate name to be displayed on the Our Sponsors page of the upcoming Foundatiowebsite.

Corporate name to be displayed on Sponsor Thank-you display board in the museum


SILVER SPONSORS




Corporate name to be displayed on the Our Sponsors page of the Foundation website

BRONZE SPONSORS




Corporate name to be displayed on the Our Sponsors page of the Foundation website.


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Fact:A small store will

accompany the mobileRCAF museum. 5% of allprofits from the store will

be donated to theC a n a d i a n A v i a t i o nMuseum, the Canadian

War Museum and theTrenton RCAF Museum.

Turing a dream in to reality

The National Heritage Warbird Foundation would like to take the opptunity to explain how we plan to make our proposal a reality.

Air Tou r

The Foundation and Aviation.ca are partnering to bring you Air Tour. Tour has been designed as a cross Canada promotional event travelingaviation events around the continent, honoring the men and women of RCAF, past and present. Air Tour will consist of BL628 which will be center piece of the traveling exhibition, supported by a mobile flight simlator and a mobile museum. Air Tour will be an exhibition that has nebeen seen on any airshow circuit around the globe.

Air Tour currently has a casual 16 week schedule, focused primarily on Canadian airshow season, as well as attending shows in the United Stasuch as Oshkosh and Sun n Fun in Florida. A three year projection expand the season to 21 weeks with an estimated viewership of 9.5 millpeople (based on airshow stats)

BL628

BL628 will follow Air Tour and will be on static and aerial display at airshows attended by Air Tour.

Mobile Flight Simulator

Aviation.ca has received funding for the purchase of a mobile flight simlator called GlobalSim. The simulator itself is based on sophisticatechnology developed for the mult-million dollar flight simulators usedastronauts, airline pilots and jet fighter crews. It has been extensivmodified from its original configuration to accommodate between 12passengers.

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Fact: Air Tour will get Spitfire, mobile RCmuseum and the FliSimulator in front approx. 9.5 mill viewers in Canada part of the United Staeach year.

The simulator integrates acceleration and G-forces (up to 1.9g+), from ahigh performance three-axis motion system, with a point of view imagedisplayed on a wide screen progector which is enhanced by CD qualitysound.

Using digital sound and video together with hydraulic control over theviewing environment, the simulator is able to reproduce an experiencesecond only to the real thing.

The flight simulator is currently configured as a Canadian Snowbirdexperience but will be extensively overhauled and repainted to honour theRCAF and BL628. Corporate sponsors will benefit from having their cor-porate logo painted on the exterior of the flight simulator as well as men-

tion during the actual performance video. The video portion of the ridewill also be modified to reflect the RCAF heritage.

The flight simulators current airshow circuit sees approximately 23,000riders in the simulator with a projected ridership of 35,000 yearly over thenext 3 years.

Mobile Museum

Completing the Air Tour package is a mobile museum dedicated to the menand women of the RCAF, past and present. The Foundation will be

purchasing an expandable mobile trailer which will house our museum.Canadian Aviation museums have already been contacted and have indi-cated their enthusiasm for the project as well as providing assistance in itsdesign and creation. Regarding exterior appearance, the museum will alsobe painted to include RCAF colours and corporate sponsor logos.

Below is an example of an expandable, mobile trailer similar to one theFoundation would like to purchase.


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44 John St

PO Box 571

Sundridge, ON Canada

P0A 1Z0

Phone: 705-384-2095 / 1432

Fax: 705-384-2096

E-mail: [email protected]

CONFIDENTIAL

I would like to personally thank you on behalf of the Foundation for takthe time to read our corporate sponsorship proposal. I hope you can

the importance of what we are attempting to accomplish as well as potential opportunities to promote your business through our Foundati We are committed to having your business benefit from your generdonation.

I remember fondly, as a young boy, sitting on my grandfathers lap or ting at his feet listening intently while he recounted a few of his storfrom flying Spitfires during the war. These stories were fairly rare when he was in a talkative mood, I would sit quietly, not saying a wofearful of breaking the magic he wove. My grandfather was a quiet mwhen it came to his escapades during the war which I didnt fully undstand until I grew up and understood the sacrifices he and others made.

During World War II, 45,000 Canadians, 17,394 of which were from RCAF, made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives for freedom.

In 2005 when my grandfather passed away from prostate cancer, family and our nation lost a true hero. Shortly before passing away, I ited with my grandfather in Peterborough, Ontario. At the end of my vwith him I told him that one day I would bring home Marion to Canada that I would fly her to honor him and the men and women of the RCAF. smiled quietly in bed and patted my hand. Although I had made the proise to him, I had no idea how I was going to bring it to fruition. Until no

A very famous saying comes to my mind about our Foundations goaLest We Forget. Our foundation has a very simple mandate we preserve our history so that others remember and never forget.

Please help me keep my promise to my grandfather.

Respectfully,

Robert FlindallDirectorNational Heritage Warbird Foundation- and proud grandson of G.B. Scotty Murray.

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